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2017 and 2018 Academic Years

Graduate School of Biosphere Science Hiroshima University

Application Guide for Admission <Doctoral Program>

Selection for Government-sponsored

International Students （For October 2017 and April 2018 Admissions）

Entrance Examinations Schedule

Admission Date Application Period Examination Date Results Announcement October 1, 2017 (Fall enrollment)

Jun.5 - 16, 2017 One day between Jul. 3 and 14, 2017 Jul. 27, 2017

April 1, 2018 (Spring enrollment)

Jun.5 - 16, 2017 One day between Jul. 3 and 14, 2017 Jul. 27, 2017

Nov.6 - 17, 2017 One day between Nov.28 and Dec. 7, 2017 Dec. 27, 2017

* Applicants will be interviewed through the internet, such as on Skype. ** Examination date and time will be fixed after arranging/adjusting schedules with applicants. Note: Prior to application, please consult about your research programs with the expected academic supervisor. There may be change in the faculty members who recruit students. In such cases, information will be uploaded on the website of the graduate school, please confirm them before consultation.

June 2017

Hiroshima University

Admission Policy

[Doctoral Program of the Graduate School of Biosphere Science]

1. Type of Students We Seek

The Doctoral Program of the Graduate School of Biosphere Science is seeking graduate students who

have the following qualities.

Applicants are expected to meet at least one of the following conditions (1) to (3) and satisfy all of (4) to

(6).

(1) A person equipped with a high level of knowledge and research skills regarding the advanced

application of biological resources to food and their safety

(2) A person equipped with a high level of knowledge and research skills regarding food production and

associated environmental conservation and restoration

(3) A person equipped with a high level of knowledge and research skills required to investigate and

make effective use of the biological functions of organisms

(4) A person with sufficient ability to identify research issues by himself/herself and independently pursue

research to resolve such issues

(5) A person who has high standards of ethics and the ability to take positive action as a researcher/highly

skilled professional

(6) A person who has a strong willingness to address environmental and food security issues through

research, thereby contributing to the welfare and peace of human society, and who is equipped with

the ability to make comprehensive judgments

2. Basic Policy regarding Admissions Screening

The Graduate School of Biosphere Science, consisting of the Department of Bioresource Science, the

Department of Biofunctional Science and Technology, and the Department of Environmental Dynamics

and Management, aims to develop postgraduates equipped with the abilities required to pursue a wide

range of career paths after completion of their studies. In light of the educational goals and objectives

specified in the diploma and curriculum policies of individual departments, we will implement

admissions screening based on our diploma policy and curriculum policy, and evaluate individual

applicants from a comprehensive and multidimensional perspective. We will also clearly specify the

qualities required of students for admission and the evaluation methods.

CONTENTS

1. Number of Students To Be Recruited and Venue for Examinations ..................................... 1

[General Screening]

2. Applicant Eligibility .................................................................................................................. 2

3. Application Procedures ............................................................................................................. 2

4. Examination Date and Time ..................................................................................................... 5

5. Screening Methods .................................................................................................................... 5

6. Announcement of Successful Applicants ................................................................................ 6

7. Enrollment Fee and Tuition ...................................................................................................... 6

8. Hiroshima University Excellent Student Scholarships ............................................................ 6

9. Personal Information ................................................................................................................. 6

10. Additional Notices ................................................................................................................... 7

Online Application .................................................................................................................. 8

[List of Faculty Members]

Department of Bioresource Science ............................................................................................. 17

Department of Biofunctional Science and Technology .............................................................. 18

Department of Environmental Dynamics and Management ...................................................... 19

The Graduate School of Biosphere Science is comprised of the Department of Bioresource Science, the Department of Biofunctional Science and Technology, and the Department of Environmental Dynamics and Management. Each department offers educational programs to train promising researchers and specialists in the areas of biosphere science.

The Graduate School seeks students who further want to pursue original researches in biosphere science, and whose objective is a doctoral degree.

1. Number of Students to Be Admitted and Venue for Examinations

October 2017 Admission

Department To Be Recruited Examination Venue

Bioresource Science Several Graduate School of Biosphere Science, Hiroshima University

(Faculty of Applied Biological Science)

Biofunctional Science and Technology Several

Environmental Dynamics and Management Several

April 2018 Admission

Department To Be Recruited Examination Venue

Bioresource Science 12 Graduate School of Biosphere Science, Hiroshima University

(Faculty of Applied Biological Science)

Biofunctional Science and Technology 12

Environmental Dynamics and Management 9

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2. Applicant Eligibility Applicants must satisfy the following qualifications (1) and (2): (1) Those who satisfy all of the following requirements:

i) Should be candidates of the scholarships sponsored by their own governments. ii) Should have English ability equivalent to or higher than the following scores: TOEIC® 600/TOEFL®-ITP

505/TOEFL®-iBT 64. The scores are valid for two years before the day of the entrance examination. (2) Those who satisfy one of the following qualifications:

i) Have received a master’s degree or profession’s degree in Japanese institutions; ii) Have received a master’s degree or a degree equivalent to profession’s degree outside Japan;

iii) Be expected to receive any of the above-mentioned qualifications by September 30, 2017 for October 2017 admission.

iv) Be expected to receive any of the above-mentioned qualifications by March 31, 2018 for April 2018 admission.

Be sure to contact the Student Support Office, Graduate School of Biosphere Science, Hiroshima University no

later than one month before the application period, if you think you are recognized as having academic achievements equivalent to or higher than those who have master’s degree or profession’s degree even though you do not receive any of the above-mentioned qualifications.

3. Application Procedures (1) Application methods Applicants can choose either a “fully paper-based application” or a “partially online application”. 1) Fully paper-based application (hereinafter referred to as “paper-based application”)

Applicants send all the necessary documents by post. 2) Partially online application (hereinafter referred to as “online application”)

Applicants apply using online application system, and send the necessary documents by post. Credit card payments can be accepted.

<How to apply > (see “Online Application” for details) Step 1: Registration / Online Application

Enter the details for application. Note: You need an account to enter the online application page. Please contact us (see the (3) below) prior to

application. Step 2: Pay the application fee The payment deadline is June 16, 2017, 23:59 (JST). (July Examination)

The payment deadline is November 17, 2017, 23:59 (JST). (December Examination) Note: Only credit card payments can be accepted for applicants from outside Japan.

Step 3: Post the Necessary Documents / Hardcopy Application Submission

After completing the online application, send the necessary documents by the international mail such as EMS/DHL to us.

Note: Regarding the necessary documents to be sent by post, check the (4) below. For details, see “Online Application.”

Starting here! https://www.univ-jp.com/hiroshima-u-en/portal/top/

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(2) Application Period 【October Admission】 ( July 2017 Examination)

From June 5 to 16, 2017 Applicants shall send all the necessary documents as an email attachment first, and then send all the necessary documents by post, the international mail such as EMS/DHL. Should ensure that they reach the office by June 16. Should they fail to reach the office by that date, however, those postmarked on or before June 12 will be accepted. On the envelope, please write “Application for the Graduate School of Biosphere Science, Hiroshima University” in red ink.

【April Admission】 *Those applicants who wish to enter in April 2017 may apply for the examination(s) either in July 2017 or in

November / December 2017, or both of them. Please confirm in advance your eligibility requirements for the examination.

(July 2017 Examination)

From June 5 to 16, 2017 Applicants shall send all the necessary documents as an email attachment first, and then send all the necessary documents by post, the international mail such as EMS/DHL. Should ensure that they reach the office by June 16. Should they fail to reach the office by that date, however, those postmarked on or before June 12 will be accepted. On the envelope, please write “Application for the Graduate School of Biosphere Science, Hiroshima University” in red ink. (November / December 2017 Examination)

From November 6 to 17, 2017 Applicants shall send all the necessary documents as an email attachment first, and then send all the necessary documents by post, the international mail such as EMS/DHL. Should ensure that they reach the office by November 17. Should they fail to reach the office by that date, however, those postmarked on or before November 13 will be accepted. On the envelope, please write “Application for the Graduate School of Biosphere Science, Hiroshima University” in red ink.

(3) Address for Submission of Application Documents:

Student Support Office, Graduate School of Biosphere Science, Hiroshima University 1-4-4 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, 739-8528 Japan Tel:+81- (0) 82-424-7908 E-mail: [email protected]

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(4) Documents to Be Submitted

A <Paper-based Application> Application Form

(Use the specified forms.) Application Form, Curriculum vitae

B <Online Application> Application Document

(Use the specified forms.) Curriculum vitae

C Examination Admission Slip and

ID Photograph Card

(Use the specified forms.) Should be prepared an identification photo, which should be upper-body,

frontal and without a hat, taken within the last three months.(4 × 3.5 cm) Name and birthday should be written on the back, and the photograph

should be pasted on the appointed place on the ID Photograph Card.

D Academic Transcripts Should be prepared and signed by the president/dean of the university from which you have graduated.

E Certificate of (Expected) Graduation of Master’s Course

Should be prepared and signed by the president/dean of the university from which you have graduated, or expect to graduate

*If you are a graduate or a current student of a university in China, please obtain the following document by requesting it at “中国高等教

育学历证书查询(CHSI)” (http://www.chsi.com.cn/xlcx/bgys.jsp), and submit it to us together with “毕业证书(Certificate of Graduation” and “学士（硕士）学位证书 (Bachelor/Master's Diploma)”. ・Graduates: Online Verification Report of Higher Education

Qualification Certificate (教育部学历证书电子注册备案表) ・Expected Graduates: Online Verification Report of Student Record

(教育部学籍在线验证报告) Please note that applicants must pay the issuing fee for the Online Verification Report (2 元/ certificate) by themselves. Also be sure that there are 15 or more days left until the expiration date of the online verification at the time of its submission.

F Summary of Master’s Thesis and/or

Research Highlights

(Use the specified forms.) Applicants who have completed (are expected to complete) master’s

course should submit Summary of Master’s Thesis. Applicants who have research records after completing master’s course

should also submit Research Highlights together. Applicants who had not completed master’s course should submit

Research Highlights. To be approximately 1,000 words in length.

G Detailed Descriptions of Research Highlights

(Use the specified forms.) Describe your research achievement such as your academic papers,

books/journals, if any, and attach copies of your academic papers.

H Research Plan (Use the specified forms.)

I Score Certificate of TOEIC®/TOEFL®

The following certificates will be accepted: TOEIC®Test, TOEIC®-IP, TOEFL®-ITP, TOEFL®-iBT. The certificates are valid for two years.

J Examination Fee (30,000 yen)

<Paper based application> Should send the examination fee to the following bank account. [Transfer destination] BANK NAME：THE HIROSHIMA BANK LIMITED BRANCH NAME：SAIJO ADDRESS： 2-7,SAIJO SHOWA MACHI,HIGASHI-HIROSHIMA,JAPAN SWIFT CODE：HIRO JP JT ACCOUNT NO：0169-051-3179524 THE NAME OF THE ACCOUNT：HIROSHIMA UNIVERSITY

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※The transfer handling charge must be borne by the transferor. Please put the applicant’s name and identification number, when you transfer the fees. Examination period Application Period Period of Bank transfer

Jul. 2017 Jun. 5 - 16, 2017 Jun. 5 - 16, 2017

Nov. / Dec. 2017 Nov. 6 - 17, 2017 Nov. 6 - 17, 2017 <Online application> [For Applicants from outside of Japan]

Only credit card payments can be accepted.

K <Paper-based Application> Certificate of Examination Fee Payment

<Paper based application> Transfer/Remittance Confirmation Certificate of Examination Fee

Payment should be sent.

Notes:

1) <Paper based application> Submit “A” and “C” to “K” together during the application period. <Online application> Submit “B” to “J” together during the application period.

*Applicants who graduated (expected to graduate) from the Graduate School of Biosphere Science, Hiroshima University, do not need to submit “D” and “E”.

2) If you have specific reasons for being unable to submit “D” and/or “E”, you may submit alternative documents that are equivalent to them.

4. Examination Date and Time July 2017 Examination

Examination Date Examination Time

One day between July 3 and 14, 2017* Interview**

(about 60 minutes/person) TBD*

November / December 2017 Examination


One day between November 28 and December 7, 2017* Interview**

(about 60 minutes/person) TBD*

* Examination dates and time will be notified individually after adjusting schedules. ** Applicants will be interviewed through the internet, such as on Skype.

5. Screening Methods Screening will be based on the results of an examination (interview). Your academic transcripts, summary of master’s thesis / research highlights, and research plan will be reflected in

the interview.

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6. Announcement of Successful Applicants

Examination Period Announcement Date

July 2017 Examination July 27, 2017

November / December 2017 Examination December 27, 2017

*The Graduate School will send letters of the result to applicants. The office will not accept inquiries by phone regarding the results of the examinations.

7. Enrollment Fee and Tuition Fee Payment

< October 2016 admission > Enrollment Fee: ¥282,000 Annual Tuition Fee: ¥535,800 per year (¥267,900 per semester) (1) The enrollment fee, once paid, will not be refunded for any reason. (2) If tuition is changed, students must pay the new tuition from the revision. (3) Details of enrollment procedures, which will be conducted in mid-September 2017, will be notified later to

successful applicants. < April 2017 admission > Enrollment Fee: ¥282,000 Annual Tuition Fee: ¥535,800 per year (¥267,900 per semester) (1) The enrollment fee, once paid, will not be refunded for any reason. (2) The enrollment fee and tuition shown above were correct as of April 2017. If they are changed, students must

pay the revised amount. (3) Details of enrollment procedures, which will be conducted in mid-March 2018, will be notified later to

successful applicants.

8. Hiroshima University Excellent Student Scholarships To inspire students to study hard and to foster excellent human resources, Hiroshima University institutes its

own scholarship system that supports students who show excellent performances at their research achievement and so on.

9. Personal Information Your personal information (name, date of birth, sex, etc.) provided for screening will be used solely for the

purpose of screening, announcement of results, and enrollment procedures. After your enrollment, the University will manage the information to use it for student support activities (filing applications for scholarships and for waiving/discounting tuitions, etc.), and survey and research activities (for instance, surveys and analyses of applicants in order to improve screening systems). The University shall neither appropriate the information for any other purpose nor provide it to individuals/groups other than faculty or staff members of the University. For the outsourcing of personal information processing, the University has appropriate instructions to the contractors to safely manage the personal information when it concludes an outsourcing agreement in accordance with the relevant legislation.

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10. Additional Notices (1) Prior to application, please consult about your research programs with a faculty member under whom

you wish to study. (http://en.hiroshima-u.jp/gsbs/list_academic) Those students who are willing to study at one of our Cooperative Institutes have to acquire ten or more credits

at the Higashi Hiroshima campus. The credits are to be acquired from the following lectures; "compulsory elective lectures" and "elective lectures."

(2) The certificates to be submitted must be the originals or certified photocopies. Uncertified photocopies would not be recognized as official certificates.

(3) No changes are permitted in the content of documents after their submission. The examination fee will not be returned for any reason. (4) Any forgery or falsification of the documents and/or academic fraud would result in cancellation of acceptance

even after passing examination or admission. (5) If an applicant could not graduate from the university before the admission date, he/she would lose the eligibility

to enter our graduate school in this session. (6) Application Guidelines and other related documents can be downloaded from the website of the Graduate

School of Biosphere Science, Hiroshima University. However, the bank transfer slip for examination fee cannot be downloaded. Please request the bank transfer slip to the student support office.

(7) Fur further information, please contact:

Student Support Office, the Graduate School of Biosphere Science, Hiroshima University 1-4-4 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture 739-8528 Japan Tel: +81- (0) 82-424-7908 E-mail: [email protected]

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1 Procedure of Online Application You can find the Ｑ＆Ａ page on the web site.

（1）Access to the Top Page of the Online Application The Online Application Page is only accessible via the Entrance Examination Information Web Site of Hiroshima University.

Hiroshima University Entrance Examination Information Web Site

http://en.hiroshima-u.jp/top/nyugaku

（2） (If you have, otherwise, skip (2) ) Enter the Account Enter the alphanumeric code (consisting of 8 or more characters) which you received from the Graduate School concerned.

* Some examination type require the Account which Graduate School gives applicant

（3） Enter the Details for Application Choose Examination type, Graduate School or Major, etc.

（4） Enter Personal Information

Follow the instructions on the screen and enter your name, address, etc. （5） Check details

Confirm the contents of application details and personal information. （6） Confirmation of required documents A list of the necessary documents will be displayed. Check it, and prepare the documents.

It is possible to upload digital photos*. Follow the instructions on the screen, transform the uploaded photo to the ID photo format, and submit it via internet. *The digital picture must be of the upper half of the body, without head coverings and showing you facing the camera. The photograph (monochrome/color) must be not more than 3 months old.

（7） Pay Choose the method of payment from the following list:

For applications from outside Japan, only credit card payments can be accepted. 1. Credit Card (VISA・MasterCard・JCB・AMERICAN EXPRESS) 2. Convenience Store（7-Eleven, LAWSON, MINISTOP, FamilyMart, CircleKSunkus, Daily Yamazaki, Three F, Seicomart） 3. Banking facilities’ ATM 【Pay-easy】 4. Online Banking

Online Application

Online Application Procedure

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（8） Initial registration process complete

（The Online Application Procedure is not Completed yet） Your Application Number（not identical to the examinee’s number） will be issued. Do not miss

to make a note of it, or to print the on-screen information. The application number is needed for confirming the application details later, and for sending the

application documents by post. Those who choose convenience stores or ATM【Pay-easy】as the method of payment, please make a

note of the information needed for the payment of the application fee (various numbers)

（9）Send the Application Documents by post

For applications from inside Japan

Prepare an envelope for sending and send the application documents by simple registered mail. From the registration completion screen, open the label of address and print it. Paste the printed label on an

envelope (Square Type 2; 24cm×33.2cm). It is strongly recommended that you print the label of the address to be pasted on the envelope. If it's

not possible, write the information provided on the label (the postal code, the address and the addressee of the destination, the application number, the examination type, graduate school / major t names, etc. of your choice, the postal code, the address, and the name of the applicant) directly on the envelope. Write 簡易書留 (simple registered mail) vertically in red (or ask a post office counter clerk to put the seal on the envelope).

【Sample of English ver.】【Sample of handwritten envelope (only if printing is impossible)】

<Note> You cannot complete an application procedure just by completing the application

registration and paying the application fee. It is necessary for you to send the necessary documents by simple registered mail (or EMS: Express Mail Service) no later than the deadline.

1-4-4 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima, Hiroshima, 739-8528, JAPAN Student Support Office Graduate School of Biosphere Science Hiroshima University

Application number: Type of exam: Department name: Name of applicant: Address of applicant:

1-4-4 Kagamiyama Higashihiroshima Hiroshima, 739-8528

Hiroshima University Graduate School of Biosphere Science Student Support Office

出願番号 (Application number)：入試区分 (Type of exam)：出願研究科・専攻等 (Graduate School/Department)：

(Address of applicant) (Name of applicant)


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For applications from outside Japan

Prepare an envelope for sending and send the application documents by express mail.

Write the information, the application number, the postal code, the address, and the name of the applicant,

on the envelope. Send the documents to the following address by the international mail, such as EMS,

FEDEX or DHL, by the deadline for the application.

Address Student Support Office

Graduate School of Biosphere Science, Hiroshima University 1-4-4, Kagamiyama Higashi-Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan 739-8528 TEL:+81-(0)82-424-7809

Check the application documents to be sent by post

Documents to be submitted and other confirmation items, etc.

Subjects

Curriculum Vitae【Online Application】

All applicants ※Please refer to page 4 of this guideline.

Academic Transcripts

Certificate of (Expected) Graduation of Master’s Course

Research Plan

Return Envelope * 【Only applicants from inside Japan】

Examination Admission Slip and ID Photograph Card

Summary of Master’s Thesis and/or Research Highlights

Detailed Descriptions of Research Highlights

*Note:【Only applicants from inside Japan】 About the Return Envelope, envelope for sending the examination admission slip, etc.: Write the applicant's name and address (as the destination) on a long type 3 envelope (12cm x 23.5cm), and paste 92 yen worth of stamps on it.

（10） Payment of the Application (Examination) Fee

Make a payment following the payment method you've selected in the procedure " (7) Enter Payment

Information". As for the detailed method of payment, please consult the “payment method” page provided after completion of the application registration.

The application (examination) fee once remitted will not be refunded. In addition to the application fee, you need to pay ¥500 as the processing fee. The amount of processing fee is the same regardless of the way of payment (Credit Card / Convenience

Store / Banking facilities' ATM [Pay-easy] / Online Banking). For applications from outside of Japan, only credit card payments can be accepted.


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① Credit Card（For applications from inside/ outside Japan）

The settlement is completed at the completion of application registration.

You can make a payment using any credit cards whose logo marks are shown in the right table.

Please prepare a credit card before application. The name of the credit card account holder does not necessarily

need to be identical to the name of the applicant. A lump sum payment is required. Before using a credit card,

please check the usage limit.

② Convenience Store（For applications from inside Japan） Make a payment in cash. ＜Payment procedure＞

7-Eleven

Tell a salesclerk at the register your payment slip number (“払込票番号 –Haraikomihyou-bango-” *1), or submit the printed payment slip (払込票-Haraikomihyou-) to the salesclerk. Pay in cash (*2). (*1) The payment slip number is displayed after clicking on the

button “Display the payment slip (払込票を表示する –Haraikomihyou-wo-hyoujisuru-)” at the application registration completion screen. This number is needed to make a payment.

(*2) Do not use a multi-functional copy machine for the payment.

LAWSON, MINISTOP

Make a payment in cash at the register after completing the procedure with "Loppi".

FamilyMart, Make a payment in cash at the register after completing the procedure with "Fami-port".

CircleKSunkus Make a payment at the register after completing the procedure with "Karuwaza-station".

Daily Yamazaki, Three F

Tell a salesclerk at the register that you would like to pay by "online settlement". After that, make a payment in cash.

Seicomart Make a payment in cash at the register after completing the procedure with "Club Station".


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③ Banking facilities’ ATM 【Pay-easy】（For applications from inside Japan） Payment can be made by ATM with a "Pay-easy mark" at any of the usable

financial institutions listed below: ■As for the usable financial institutions, check "List of usable ATM" on the following web page:

http://www.well-net.jp/multi/financial_list/index.html （Examples of usable financial institutions）

Hiroshima Bank, Hukuoka Bank, Japan Post Bank，Mizuho Bank，Resona Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Bank, etc.

＜Payment procedure＞・At the ATM, please select "payment of taxes/charges" or "Pay-easy", and complete the procedure.

④ Online Banking（For applications from inside Japan） You can use city banks, regional banks, Shinkin banks, credit unions, worker's credit unions, agricultural

cooperatives, and fishery cooperatives etc. A prior application at the financial institution is needed. In addition, Rakuten Bank, The Japan Net Bank, Jibun Bank, and SBI Sumishin Net Bank are also

usable. In this case, you have to open an account at the financial institution in advance. ＜Payment procedure＞

1 Open the application registration completion screen. 2 Press the button “Proceed with the payment by online banking”. 3 Select the financial institution you've made a contract with for online banking. Conduct the necessary procedure after performing log-in.

This is the end of the online application.

※ If you have any questions about the operation of online applications, etc. please contact the following help desk:

Online Application Help Desk (Japanese Speaking Only)

Reception Time: 10:00-18:00 Reception Period：Starting on April 1, 2017 * Except Saturday, Sunday and holiday * Except from December 29 to January 3 TEL 050-3786-5124

※ As for questions about general application information, please contact:

Student Support office, Graduate school of Biosphere Science, Hiroshima University (Except weekends, holidays, from August 10 to 15, and from December 29 to January 3)


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～ As a Global University ～

You can pay theapplication feeby credit card.

You can apply 24-hours duringapplication period. No need to orderapplication documents.

Completing your applicationis easier by checking-functionson the system.

Online Application of Hiroshima University

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Master’s or Doctoral courses at Graduate school

International research student

University transfer as a 3rd-year student for Bachelor’s degree courses

Access the“Admissions”

page onHU website.

O n l i n e a p

Choose typesof selection

Online application available (English version)

Access the “Admissions” page on Hiroshima University website and click “Online Application.”

Choose types of selection you are applying for.

Starting here!<HU website>

Enter the Detailsfor Application

Enter PersonalInformation

Check details

http://en.hiroshima-u.jp/top/nyugaku

Do I need to have a printer to apply online?

If you click above the [application guidelines], the page to download admission requirements will be displayed.

Yes. Access to a printer is required because it is necessary to download and print out application documents (forms prescribed by the university) from the online application portal site.

Point!

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CLICK!CLICK!

<The image of screenshot on smartphone>

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p l i c a t i o n

Check details

Enter Personal Information

Enter the Details for Application after Acceptance of Terms of Use and Terms & Conditions regarding Handling of Personal Information

Pay

Confirm ofrequired

documents

Initial registration process complete

End of the onlineapplication step.

Pay the Application Fee andpost the additional

documents

Can I use my cell phone email or a free email address like a Yahoo or Gmail account?

Yes. The email address you supply will be used to acknowledgecompletion of initial registration and receipt of application fee. Make sure that you receive these emails by adding the domain @univ-jp.com to your safe senders list.

What shall I do if I make a mistake in my application? Is there some way of correcting it after I've completed the initial application?

If you make a mistake when completing the online form, an error message is displayed and you will not be able to proceed to the next screen.

Choose Examination type, Graduate School or Major, etc. by referring to application guidelines.

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CLICK!CLICK!

Contact usAbout followings:・Entrance examination of graduate school・Research student・University transfer as a 3rd-year student

Please contact the faculty or graduate school you wish to apply for.[Contact Information] We recommend you to contact us by using the email.URL　http://www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en/top/kokusai/nyugakuannai/toiawase/

Please contact HU Admissions Center.[Contact Information] Email　[email protected]

About the others:

Documents

Envelope

Point!

Point!

Point!

It is possible to upload digital photos. Please follow the instructions on the screen, change the uploaded photo to the ID photo format, and submit it via the internet.

Choose the method of paymentfrom the following list:For applications from outside Japan,only credit card payments can be accepted.(1) Credit Card(2) Convenience Store(3) Banking facilities’ ATM [Pay-easy](4) Online Banking

Can I change details of my initialregistration if I realize that it containsan error after I have submitted it?

As long as payment has not yet beenreceived, it is possible to change thedetails of your application by clicking the

button. It is not possible to change thedetails of an application once paymenthas been received.

Send the application documents bysimple registered express mail(inside Japan) or the fastestinternational mail such asEMS (outside Japan).Regarding all the necessarydocuments required to post, check the application guidelines.

If you choose the Pay by credit cardoption, the application fee will bedebited from your card when youcomplete the initial application process.If you select other payment method,it must be paid within the application time limit.

Pay the application fee and post the additional documents

Initial registration process complete

Pay

Confirmation of required documents

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生物資源科学専攻 Department of Bioresource Science大講座 Division 教育科目 Laboratory

教　授都築　政起Masaoki TSUDZUKI

准教授西堀　正英Masahide NISHIBORI

教　授前田　照夫Teruo MAEDA

教　授島田　昌之Masayuki SHIMADA

教　授小櫃　剛人Taketo OBITSU

准教授杉野　利久Toshihisa SUGINO

教　授豊後　貴嗣Takashi BUNGO

准教授河上　眞一Shin-ichi KAWAKAMI

教　授吉村　幸則Yukinori YOSHIMURA

准教授磯部　直樹Naoki ISOBE

水族生理学

Fish Neurobiology准教授

吉田　将之Masayuki YOSHIDA

水族病理学Aquatic Pathology 准教授

冲中　泰Yasushi OKINAKA

教　授河合　幸一郎Koichiro KAWAI

准教授斉藤　英俊Hidetoshi SAITOU

教　授坂井　陽一Yoichi SAKAI

准教授冨山　毅Takeshi TOMIYAMA

水族生化学

Aquatic Biochemistry准教授

国吉　久人Hisato KUNIYOSHI

◎ 教　授長澤　和也Kazuya NAGASAWA

准教授海野　徹也Tetsuya UMINO

水圏植物学Aquatic Botany 准教授 Lawrence M. Liao

○ 教　授山尾　政博Masahiro YAMAO

准教授細野　賢治Kenji HOSONO

食料市場学

Agricultural Marketing☆ 教　授

田中　秀樹Hideki TANAKA

教　授谷田　創Hajime TANIDA

准教授黒川　勇三Yuzo KUROKAWA

教授大塚　攻Susumu OHTSUKA

准教授小路　淳

Jun SHOJI

准教授加藤　亜記Aki KATO

〈注）　◎　印の教員については，募集を行いません。

(Note) Faculty members marked with ◎ do not recruit students at this time.

食料資源経済学講座

Food and Resource Economics

水産増殖学Aquaculture

陸域生物圏フィールド科学

Terrestrial Field Science

家畜生殖学

Animal Reproduction

家畜飼養学

Animal Nutrition and Feeding

☆　印の教員については，平成３２年３月退職予定です。

(Note) Faculty members marked with ☆ are going to retire in March, 2020.

　　　　○　印の教員については，平成３１年３月退職予定です。


食料生産管理学

Food Production Management

瀬戸内圏フィールド科学講座Field Science in Setouchi Areas

大学院生物圏科学研究科主指導教員一覧表 List of Academic Supervisors

担　当　教　員 Faculty Member

陸域動物生産学講座Animal Science

家畜育種遺伝学

Animal Breeding and Genetics

水族生態学Benthos Ecology

海域生物圏フィールド科学

Aquatic Field Science

水圏資源生物学

Biology of Aquatic Resources

家畜生体機構学

Animal Histophysiology

水圏生物生産学講座Aquatic Biology

家畜管理学Animal Behavior and Physiology

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生物機能開発学専攻 Department of Biofunctional Science and Technology

大講座 Division 教育科目 Laboratory

☆ 教　授古澤　修一Shuichi FURUSAWA

教授堀内　浩幸Hiroyuki HORIUCHI

酵素化学

Enzyme Chemistry ☆ 教　授江坂　宗春Muneharu ESAKA

教　授三本木　至宏Yoshihiro SAMBONGI

准教授船戸　耕一Kouichi FUNATO

教　授太田　伸二Shinji OHTA

准教授大村　尚Hisashi OMURA

教　授清水　典明Noriaki SHIMIZU

☆ 准教授手島　圭三Keizo TESHIMA

海洋生物資源化学Marine Bioresource Chemistry 教　授

浅川　学Manabu ASAKAWA

動物資源化学Food Chemistry 教授

鈴木　卓弥Takuya SUZUKI

食品物理学Biomolecular Physical Chemistry 教授

上野　聡Satoru UENO

教授羽倉　義雄Yoshio HAGURA

准教授川井　清司Kiyoshi KAWAI

教　授中野　宏幸Hiroyuki NAKANO

教　授島本　整Tadashi SHIMAMOTO

准教授成谷　宏文Hirohumi NARIYA

分子栄養学

Molecular Nutrition准教授

矢中　規之Noriyuki YANAKA

教　授(客員)

藤井　力Tsutomu FUJII

准教授(客員)

奥田　将生Masaki OKUDA

醸造資源開発学Brewing Science and Technology(酒類総合研究所)


分子生命開発学講座Molecular and Applied Biosciences

食資源科学講座Food Science and Biofunctions

生体分子機能学Biological Chemistry

微生物機能学Microbial Biochemistry

〈注） ☆　印の教員については，平成３２年３月退職予定です。

生態機能物質化学Ecological Biochemistry

食品衛生学Food Microbiology and Hygiene

食品工学Food Engineering


免疫生物学Immunobiology


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環境循環系制御学専攻 Department of Environmental Dynamics and Management

大講座 Division 教育科目 Laboratory

陸域・大気循環予測論Land-Atmosphere Interactions 教　授

中坪　孝之Takayuki NAKATSUBO

○ 教　授佐久川　弘Hiroshi SAKUGAWA

准教授竹田　一彦Kazuhiko TAKEDA

☆ 教　授山本　民次Tamiji YAMAMOTO

准教授橋本　俊也Toshiya HASHIMOTO

教　授実岡　寛文Hirofumi SANEOKA

准教授上田　晃弘Akihiro UEDA

教　授(客員)

長尾　正之Masayuki NAGAO

准教授(客員）

高橋　暁Satoru TAKAHASHI

☆ 教　授(客員)

三浦　一芸Kazuki MIURA

准教授(客員)

黒瀬　義孝Yoshitaka KUROSE

教　授長沼　　毅Takeshi NAGANUMA

教　授小池　一彦Kazuhiko KOIKE

☆ 教　授(客員)

山本　啓之Hiroyuki YAMAMOTO

准教授(客員)

福場　辰洋Tatsuhiro FUKUBA

准教授(客員)

山北　剛久Takehisa YAMAKITA

教　授(客員)

浜口　昌巳Masami HAMAGUCHI

准教授(客員)

吉田　吾郎Goro YOSHIDA

植物環境評価論Evaluation of Plant Environment 教　授

和崎　淳Jun WASAKI

植物環境分析学Plant Environmental Science 准教授

長岡　俊徳Toshinori NAGAOKA

◎微生物環境評価論Assessment of Microbial Environment 教　授

和崎　淳Jun WASAKI


海洋環境制御論Management of Coastal MarineEnvironment(産業技術総合研究所)

植物栄養生理学Plant Nutritional Physiology

環境評価論講座Assessment of EnvironmentalDynamics

海洋生態系評価論Marine Ecosystem Dynamics

〈注）　◎　印の教育科目については，募集を行いません。

(Note) Laboratory marked with ◎ do not recruit students at this time.

浅海域環境保全論Conservation and Management ofCoastal Ecosystems(水産研究・教育機構　瀬戸内海区水産研究所)

☆　印の教員については，平成３２年３月退職予定です。




海洋生態系観測論Monitoring and Assessment of MarineEcosystem(海洋研究開発機構)

環境予測制御論講座Modeling and Management ofEnvironmental Dynamics

水域循環制御論Aquatic Ecosystem Management

陸域生態系制御論Land Ecosystem Management(農業・食品産業技術総合研究機構

西日本農業研究センター)

気水圏循環変動予測論Atmosphere-Hydrosphere Interactions

　　　　○　印の教員については，平成３１年３月退職予定です。

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AY 2017・2018: Application Form for Doctoral Program of the Graduate School of Biosphere Science, Hiroshima University

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